About

As chancellor, John Sharp serves as chief executive officer of the A&M System under the direction of the Board of Regents. The A&M System is a statewide network of 11 universities, seven state agencies, two service units and a comprehensive health science center that educates more than 131,000 students and makes more than 22 million additional educational contacts through service and outreach programs each year. Externally funded research expenditures exceed $820 million and help drive the state’s economy.

Career

2011-present

Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System

2005

Texas Tax Reform Commission

1999-2011

Principal, Ryan LLC

1990-1998

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

1986-1990

Texas Railroad Commissioner

1982-1986

Member, Texas Senate

1978-1982

Member, Texas House of Representatives

Military Service

1973

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Reserves

Education

1976

Master’s Degree, Public Administration, Southwest Texas State University